California state liquor law generally prohibits a retail licensee from donating alcoholic beverages. But there are a few exceptions. The exceptions involve donating to certain organizations holding a temporary license. Those organizations a retailer may donate alcoholic beverages to are: 1. A member-supported television station, which is also a non-profit charitable corporation, holding a temporary off-sale beer and wine […]

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Lauren C. Tyson is a professional liquor license consultant with 29 years of experience at the California Alcoholic Beverage Control as an investigator, supervising investigator, and district administrator. She is a recognized expert in liquor licensing, liquor law enforcement and responsible alcohol service. Read More…